👀 Behind the scenes with PYO
Take a sneak peek into the power and precision of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra during soundcheck at their last concert, performing Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben (A Hero’s Life). 💥
This is just a glimpse of the musical magic in store for their 85th Anniversary Season Finale on May 31 at the Kimmel Center, featuring David Kim, Concertmaster of The Philadelphia Orchestra, performing Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 4, and the awe-inspiring Mahler Symphony No. 5. 🎻🎺
Don’t miss your chance to experience the future of classical music take center stage.
🎟️ Get your tickets now at the link in bio
📍May 31 | 7:30 PM | Marian Anderson Hall at the Kimmel Center
#PYOMI85 #EinHeldenleben #Mahler5 #YouthOrchestra #PhillyArts #KimmelCenter #BehindTheScenes #SupportTheArts
🎶 A huge thank you to all the incredible students who auditioned for our 2025/2026 season this May & June! We are looking forward to an incredible season!
✨ Fall Auditions Are Now Open!
Couldn’t make it in the spring? Here’s your chance to join one of our nationally acclaimed ensembles. Secure your spot and take the next step in your musical journey.
📅 Fall audition dates are now live: visit pyomusic.org/audition to learn more and sign up!
#PYOMI #FallAuditions #MusicEducation
🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 85th Anniversary Season Opening Concert on Sunday! 🎉
Your support made this milestone event an unforgettable celebration of young talent and the rich legacy of our institute. With record-breaking ticket sales and an incredible program, we kicked off a season full of excitement, growth, and community!
We’re grateful for your continued support as we carry forward our mission of nurturing the next generation of musicians & future leaders. 🎶✨
Read more about our 85th season and what’s ahead in the @phillyinquirer article linked in bio! 🙌
Livia Kam, PYO Principal Violist, reflects on her five-year musical journey with PYOMI:
"What makes PYO especially meaningful to me is the opportunity to perform extraordinary repertoire alongside close friends every week at a high level. Few youth orchestras can say they have programmed Mahler's Symphony No. 5 and Strauss’s Ein Heldenleben in the same season, yet PYO constantly surpasses expectations."
As a spring student intern at PYOMI, Livia is working in the Marketing and Communications Department. She is also the PYOMI Student Social Media Council lead.
Read Livia's blog post on our website, /news-and-press/, or in the link in bio!
@livi_k57
🎶 A New Harmony 🎶
We’re thrilled to announce an exciting new partnership between Settlement Music School and the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI)! Beginning Fall 2026, this collaboration launches a comprehensive chamber music program for students in select PYOMI ensembles, rooted in Settlement’s Joseph and Marie Field Chamber Music Program.
By uniting PYOMI’s renowned ensemble training with Settlement’s nationally recognized chamber music expertise, we’re expanding access to high-quality chamber music education for young musicians across the region - deepening artistry, musicianship, meaningful collaboration, and helping students meet their best friends for life.
Learn more about our partnership at the link in our bio.
🎶 BIG NEWS: PYOMI is Expanding! 🎶
We’re excited to announce NEW and expanded programs for the 2026–2027 season designed to serve more young musicians than ever before.
✨ What’s Ahead:
🎻 Prysm Strings – Center City
🎼 Introduction to String Ensemble with Prysm Strings – Main Line
🎷 Philadelphia Youth Jazz Ensemble
🎵 Chamber Music Program in partnership with Settlement Music School
Whether you're just beginning your musical journey or ready to take the next step, there’s never been a better time to join the PYOMI community.
❗Calling all young musicians❗
PYO Music Institute's 2026/2027 Season is open for auditions!
Spots are filling up FAST, so audition this MAY!
Find more details here: /auditions/
Prysm Strings - New Jersey had the opportunity to virtually connect with two-time Grammy-winning composer Christopher Tin on his piece “Baba Yetu” from Civilization IV.
Come to the Katz JCC on May 9 at 3 PM to hear Prysm Strings play "Baba Yetu" and more!
